Politics The Social Issues You Care About Most

List Rules Vote up the issues you care about the most, no matter what side you're on.

More than ever, Americans have their finger on the pulse of social issues - and they aren't shy about expressing it. Social media has become a forum, allowing more Americans than ever to openly express their opinions about current events. While polling has the economy in general as the most vital social issue in America, it's far from the only thing that has Americans paying attention. If op-eds, political talk shows, and topics trending on social media are any indication, Americans today care about an incredibly diverse range of topics. We now live in an age where anyone can have their voice heard with just a few clicks. This means previously overlooked sociological concerns are ripe for examination - and some healthy debate.

What popular social issues do you care most about? There are those issues that hit closest to home. Educational issues like student debt are a major concern. Civil rights, poverty, and access to affordable housing are current concerns that affect many in a direct, immediate fashion. Other societal problems represent larger - and often more existential - concerns. The environment, climate change, and the ethics of scientific research affect us all, but their implications are often felt in an indirect fashion. Nevertheless, you may still feel a passionate dedication to these types of causes. Here you will find examples of major social issues as well as names of types of different challenges society faces.

Where do you stand on the list of current social issues below? How do you think the United States, and the world in general, are doing at addressing them? Vote up the social issues that mean the most to you.

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1

5,961 2,464

slaft added Education

From public school curriculum to college tuition, are our children getting the educational opportunities they deserve?

2

5,701 1,683

Poverty More Americans are living in poverty than any time since the early '90s.

3

3,883 2,084

Ineffective Government

As of 2017, polls indicated public trust in the government was at all time lows. Should the government work to function more efficiently?

4

4,728 2,259

Civil Rights

Are there equal opportunities for people of all races in the United States? How far do stil we need to go to ensure equality?

5

4,892 1,424

Pollution

The United States is second only to China when it comes to producing greenhouse gas. Should the country do more to lessen its carbon footprint?

6

3,956 2,187

Immigration

From the Mexican border to Syrian refugees, what constitutes a fair and ethical United States immigration system?

7

3,979 2,058

Terrorism

Is the United States at risk for at home terrorists attacks and should the country step up efforts to end terrorism worldwide?

8

3,659 1,717

Affordable Housing

In the United States, more than 11 million households spend over half their monthly income on rent.

9

2,992 1,463

Homelessness

Over 500,000 people in the United States are homeless. What can be done to get people off the streets?

10

3,661 2,169

Police Brutality

Roughly 23% of police misconduct reports involve the use of excessive force.

11

3,615 1,285

Student Loan Debt

Half of all people with a bachelor's degree and outstanding student loan debts say their degree was not worth the investment. Should we do more to lessen tuition costs?